The New York Mets would be smart to either extend the contract of Daniel Murphy or trade him.

Murphy, who earned $5.7 million this season, is eligible for arbitration one more time. He is due to become a free agent after the 2015 season.

The second baseman has expressed a willingness to talk contract, but Mets officials have shown no inclination to engage him.

Murphy is bound to make at least $8 million next season. And once he hits free agency, it would seem likely he would get at least a three-year, $30 million contract.